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Title: A Systematic Approach to Bicycle Parking Planning for Cities Track: Connect Format: 60 minute panel Abstract: Cambridge, MA and Washington, DC have taken a strategic approach to bicycle parking. This session will focus on their planning tools and lessons learned from both the public and private sector. Presenters: Presenter: Megan Kanagy Downtown DC Business Improvement District Co-Presenter: Daniel Clark Dero Bike Rack Company Co-Presenter: Jeffrey Rosenblum City of Cambridge, MA
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A Systematic Approach
to Bicycle Parking
Planning for Cities
Jeffrey Rosenblum, City of Cambridge
Megan Kanagy, DowntownDC BID
Daniel Clark, Dero Bike Rack Company
September 10, 2014 :: Pro Walk/Pro Bike/Pro Place
Overview
● Bicycle parking 101
● Bicycle parking program in
the City of Cambridge
● DowntownDC Business
Improvement District (BID)
in Washington, DC
● Dero Bike Rack Company in
Washington, DC
● Looking ahead
Bicycle Parking 101
Good bicycle parking
Zoning requirements
Importance of a comprehensive strategy
Types of bicycle parking
Good and bad frame support
What Good Bicycle Parking Looks Like
● Strategically planned
● Actively connected with local
transport networks
● Beneficial to local
businesses
● Artistic contributions to
streetscape
● Sited with pedestrian traffic
patterns and accessibility in
mind
● Usable
Importance of Strategic Planning
● Holistic approach
● Complementary to
infrastructure
● Maintains orderly and neat
streetscape
● Creates designated areas
● Accommodates both short &
long term
● Designed with present
needs and future in mind
Zoning Requirements
● District of Columbia - Title
18, Chap 21: 2119.2
● City of Cambridge - Article
6.100
“Number of bicycle
parking spaces
provided shall be at
least equal to 5% of
the number of
automobile parking
spaces required”
“Bicycle Parking is
required in all
buildings with car
parking”
*Proposed new zoning would
unbundle bike parking from car
parking and be determined based on
# of units and sq. footage
Long Term vs. Short Term
Interior Bike Rooms
● Long-term parking: office
buildings, large residential,
schools, parking garages
● “Vertical” & “2-tier”
● Weather-proof
● Secure entry rooms
Temporary / Event Parking
● Seasonal events
● Farmer’s markets, street
fairs, concerts, presidential
inaugurations, 4th of July,
baseball games
● Free valet bicycle parking-
Washington Nationals
(250-500 bicycle spaces)
Frame Support - The Good
● Supports variety of bicycle
sizes and frames
● Provides adequate space
to secure bike with high-
security “U-lock”
● Both wheels remain on the
ground
● 2 points of contact
● Sturdy and durable support
into concrete/brick
streetscape
Frame Support - The Bad
● Suspend any part of
bicycle in the air
● Provides only 1 point of
contact
● Design allows bicycle to fall
and obstruct sidewalk
● Not secured to the ground
● “Wheel Bender”
Placement - The Bad
City Bike Parking Guides
The City of Cambridge
Bicycle Parking Planning for The City of Cambridge, MA
History
● Developed as joint effort between
Community Development &
Traffic, Parking & Transportation
Department
● Focuses primarily on sidewalks &
public space
● Over 500 bicycle racks installed in
first 5 years of program; 3,000+
total in city; cycle stall program
● Harvard Square - 173 metered
vehicle spaces and over 400
bicycle parking spaces
Who is involved?
● City of Cambridge:
Community Development,
Traffic Dept, DPW
● Business Associations
● Neighborhood groups
● Local business owners
● Interested residents
Funding sources
● $30,000 ARRA funds FY11
& FY12 for installation
● $10,000 from CDD & TPT
● $95,000 from MAPC for
cost of racks in FY12
● $50,000 annual budget for
purchasing and installation
going forward
City Department Responsibilities
● Community Development
o Receiving & processing requests
o Preliminary outreach and site visit
o Site approval
o Creation of “Round” presentation (drawings,
photos, notes)
o Interdepartmental review process
o Preparing for installation
● Traffic, Parking & Transportation
o Contractor parking permits
o Coordinating and overseeing installation
● Department of Public Works
o Maintenance
o Snow removal
Interdepartmental Review Team
● Environmental & Transportation
Planning
● Department of Public Works
● Traffic, Parking & Transportation
Dept
● Cambridge Police Department
● Cambridge Fire Department
● Historical Commission
● Economic Development
● School Department (if racks
located at schools)
Surveying a Site
Siting Details
● Mindful of: Loading
zones, ADA
requirements, bus
stops, curb ramps,
handicap spaces,
sidewalk width,
pedestrian traffic, fire
hydrants, proximity to
physical objects,
building entrances,
stairs, manhole covers,
benches, overcrowding
of bikes
Common Design Exceptions
● Sidewalk not wide enough
(ADA - 4’ walkway)
● Too close to physical
object (ex. lamp post)
● Inside loading zone,
disability space or bus stop
● Rack spacing closer than
recommended (36”)
● Too close to fire hydrant
Installation Process
● Trained contractor to follow
Cambridge best practices
● Round installations (50/day)
● Coordination with school
startings, police, business
openings
● Promotion on social media
● New racks inputted into GIS
maps
Demand Surveys
Utilization Studies
● Central, Harvard, Kendall, Inman
Squares
Business District Planning
Ask Jeff for HSQ & Central SQ plans
● Work with local business
associations
● Short-term & Long-term
parking
● Sidewalk “pocket” spaces
● Long range planning: Harvard
Square, Central Square, &
Kendall Square
DowntownDC Business
Improvement District
(BID)
Bicycle Parking Planning in Downtown Washington, DC
What is a BID?
● Non-profit
● Funded by
assessment paid by
property owners
● Supplements city
services
DowntownDC BID
● Investments in bicycle infrastructure over
last decade
● Increase in demand from development &
population growth
DC Bicycling Context
DowntownDC BID’s Bike Program Areas
● DDOT is a young organization
o DDOT formed in 2002
o BID formed in 1997
● What is easy for DDOT to
provide and what is easy for the
BID to provide?
DDOT Bike Parking Partnership
Bike Parking Roles & Responsibilities
DDOT gets a
rack request Sent to
Downtown BID
BID does
planning,
outreach &
siting
BID or DDOT
purchases rack
BID installs
rack
BID adds rack
to GIS
inventory
BID shares GIS
with DDOT
● Previously installing 30-50 racks
per year
● Given increase in demand,
needed a holistic approach to
bike parking
Bike Parking Plan
Bike Parking Plan
● Prior to 2013,
there were
about 500 racks
in the BID
● Goal of doubling
capacity: 1000
racks over 144
blocks
Outreach
● What’s in it for them?
o Commercial properties
o Tenants
o Retail
o Hotels
Stakeholder Interests
● Year 1: 145 installed in 2013
● Year 2: 185 in 2014
● Year 3: 100 in 2015 (proposed)
Status of Plan Implementation
Future of Bike Parking in Downtown
Dero Bike Rack Company
in Washington DC
Bicycle Parking Planning in Washington, DC Metro Area
Local Coordination in Washington, DC
● DDOT, BIDs focus
primarily on exterior
and public spaces
● Dero focus primarily on
interior rooms, private
spaces & new
developments
● Joint cooperation
covers current bike
parking spectrum in DC
● Communication
Determining the Goals of the Project
● Maximizing allocated
space
● Meeting local regulations
● LEED target
● Architect or Property
Manager requests
● Anything will help!
Space Use - Horizontal Parking Space Use - Vertical Parking
Choosing the Right Site
● Meeting product
setback requirements
● Maintaining accessibility
needs and aisle spacing
● Proximity to building
entrance and likely path
of cyclists
● Signage if not in
obvious location
● User type (public vs.
private)
Choosing the Right Products
● Dependent on goals
● Expected user-type
● Budget
● Satisfying a
requirement
● Creating an amenity
Site Visit & Layout
● In-person discussion of
site and product
options
● Customized AutoCAD
layouts based on space
● Designed to meet local
requirements
Designing Bike Rooms
● More than just
functional bike parking
● Artwork, lockers,
showers, benches,
local trail maps, space
to hold bicycle repair
workshops, water
station
● Creating an amenity for
car-free tenants
Bike Room Examples
Custom Racks
Looking ahead in Washington DC
● Car ownership
declining &
bicycling rising
● Parking policies
and zoning regs
changing
● Parklets
● More public
space activities
Future of Bike Parking
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
10,000 Bike Parking Spaces - 17,000 by 2020
Population 800,000
Thanks!
Jeffrey Rosenblum -
Megan Kanagy -
Daniel Clark -